Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School - Echoes Yearbook (Peterborough, Ontario Canada)

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The main feature was a three-act play The Fatal Quest enacted by Special Commercial. It proved to be the hit of the year and aroused riotous laughter from the audience land the cast? lille' Cast Kliflg , His Devoted Queen Margaret Lundy The Beautiful Princess Eileen Schoales The Hnudsovze Duke , D0uglaS Tanney Forms IIC Academic, Household Arts and In- concluded the Literary Meetings on January 21. A Several well-rendered musical numbers made up the first part of the program. Not the least of these was a tap dance by jim Goselin which brought an encore. A play entitled Elmer was presented by House- hold and Industrial Arts III and II. Elmer, the hero, saved the day when ' he pretended that his favourite sister's new dustrial Arts III and II 'in IL! ii? ' fills E' lllw f ,W f .ME l if -f f ,, ' S --The king enters. evening wrap was stolen. As soon as his other sis- ter, who intended wear- ing the wrap that even- ing, much to the dis- appsintmeny of her younger sister, had left, Elmer produced the wrap, which he had been wearing under his bath- I robe. A novel attraction was Elmer's dog. It be- haved remarkably well, and played no mean xl if . part in the performance. -I'll catch the burgularf' ELMER Elmer... . .. ... ., .. .Leo Clancy Susan .,,. ., ,. . ,uf .. .Betty jary -leanie and jamie, twins. . . . 4 Beryl Johnston' L Queenie Holden Hubert ,... . . .. . . . .... .Edwin Pinn Faunybelle ta colored maidl . ,Eleanor Morrison Mrs. Collier, mother of Elmer ,Eileen Jeffreys Miss Pinn, a dressmaker. . . , ,. ....,. Iris Whalen Elmer's dog . , .... .Pansy In all these Literary meetings the school orchestra favoured us with many well-received numbers. Vcledictory Mr. Chairman, Members of the Board, Dr. Ken- ner, Ladies and Gentlemen: To-day sees yet another Commencement in the history of P.C.I. Graduates are again present for the formal breaking of the ties of High-School life. Consequently a feeling of sorrow is present-a sen- timent which serves only too well in expressing the great love in the heart of each for P.C.I. Even at this moment, however, the gravity of the occasion does not reach to its full extent. We are eager to explore new worlds beyond our life here, forming new loyalties while strengthening the old. Therefore, we must wait until later years when our spirits will be more settled, for appreciation of our days spent here. In our passage through school life we have all ex- perienced changes. In a sense we are like the fic- titious character Mr. Polly. This man is portrayed by a well known writer as one who at fourteen could not tolerate his father's ignorance yet at twenty-one was amazed at the amount of knowledge his parent had gathered in seven years. Even so, we the graduates have had understanding, and with under- standing has come an appreciation for the tact and method of our instructors. The fame of our staff is spread far and what little might be said here would add little to it. I may say, however, that each and every one of the graduates is sincerely thankful for this experienced guidance throughout crucial years. Page Forty-eight We have been moulded by careful hands that our best qualities, both physical and intellectual, might be brought forth. A greater service can never be done anyone. Now, equipped with ideals and vig- our, it is our duty to go forth and uphold the trust placed in us. If, after having done our utmost, we do not quite reach our expectations, then let us not be discouraged, for, as Browning says: What I aspired to be-and was not,-comforts me. But in order to have honest comfort we must have honest inspiration. We are about to be con- fronted with problems which our own resolve must overcome. Let us then, on this day of Commence- ment, uncover and bring to the light our elusive ambitions and determinations and set forth to con- quer the future-come what may. Visiting Artists On two occasions this term we have had the good fortune to hear three world famous artists, namely, Nicholas Massue, tenor of the Metropolitan Opera, and the piano duo, Etta Cole and Naomi Yanova. These artists have presented short but intensely interesting programmes to a well-filled auditorium of eager students. These programmes have done much to stimulate an interest in better music.

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The Literary Meetings One of the major factors which contribute to the enjoyment of the school year, are the form Literary Meetings. This year they have been es- pecially good. As in former years, the Upper Forms VA, VB, and IVA accepted the responsibility of presenting the first Lit of the season. By way of an experi- ment, the entire program was in the hands of the students. In a speech given by the President of the Students' Council, it was urged that the meet- ings this year be more literary and that there be as little help from the teachers as possible. Several recitations and musical numbers made up the first part of the program. A chorus consisting of members of IVA and VB sang the novelty song, We're Working Our Way Through College, with added spirit in the school yells. The spice of the program was a one-act play entitled Evening Dress Indispensable, put on by VA. The plot centred about the daughter, Sheila, who had gone classical in spite of her mother's efforts to make her like other girls. Her mother, Alice, was a widow, but very young and gay. Alice, her would-be husband, George Connaught, and Sheila's suitor, Geoffrey Chandler, did their best to bring the girl to her senses but succeeded only when Alice accepted a date with Geoffrey, and appeared looking very charming in an evening dress. Not to be outdone, Sheila discarded her artist's smock for an evening dress and announced that she was going out with George. However, after some persuasion on the parts of Geoffrey and Alice, the play ended with Sheila, a different person altogether, going off happi- ly with Geoffrey to the theatre, leaving Alice and George seriously contemplating marriage. The Cast Sheila .... . .,..... .. ......... ...... P auline Story Alice. .. . .. , George Connaught ....,., ... . . .Alicia Langley .. ..Hugh Davidson Geojrey Chandler ..,..,.. .,...,. ..... T o m Hooper The second Lit was presented by Forms IVB, IIIA, B, C and D on November 6th. The meeting took the form of a play, portraying the life of Handel. The play Was divided into three acts, each representing one period in the life of the composer. The first act opened with a scene from Handel's childhood. His father, who wished him to become a lawyer, would not allow him to study music, and so he C' 1 f' ,G- NY :I !i,J igwx R' 1 X jggiyf. . 3 X xv F959 YBQE: 'Al 'f35,1gjv i X dt? Like an explosion in an umbrella-stand. was compelled to practice secretly in the garret. One day the Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels heard the boy play. He immediately recognized talent and persuaded Handel's father to give him a musical education. Before long, he became famous and his music was played and sung everywhere. He studied in Italy and eventually settled in England, where he gain- ed great renown. At times the English turned against him as a foreign- er and on one of these occasions he left England for Ireland. It was in Dublin that he wrote his greatest work, The - Messz'a1z. The remarkable part of the program was that the students themselves wrote the play. There were numerous musical num- bers, devoted to the works of Handel, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the performance. The scenery and costumes, as well as the splendid talent and literary ability, went toward making it a success. Over forty people assisted in putting on this per- formance. K ' , .. i is 1 K HX ill . l f 1 tim' . alum l. .' lVill1 your permission, I shall take a snafk of your ham Cast of Handel Handel, as a boy . . Ray Matthews Handel, as a student. . . Rae Borland Handel, as a man . . .. Meredith Miller Duke of Sax-Weissenfels . .. ..., .Aubrey Braund Handel's father . . .. .. . .... . ...Fisher Bucham Handel's mother. . ., . .. .Shirley Richardson Servant to H ar1del's mother .... ..,... M ary Haddow Ariosti... .... . .. . . ........... .,.,.... J 1m Harvey Bonancini ....... . . .... .. . .. . . Bob Garner An I nnkeeper.. M . Gordon Robinson The Baron . ,,....,., .. .. Earl Westman Servant to Handel . .... . .Jim Davidson English Noblernen ,... . . . Warren Gamble Ronald Hudson Carmen Bell M usicians, Singers, Attendants On january 14th, the third Literary Meeting was put on by Forms IIA and B Academic, Special Commercial and Commercial III and II. Recita- tions, piano solos and vocal selections constituted a large part of the program. A most creditable num- ber was a one-act play, Horse Sensef' written and produced by Catharine White of IIB Commercial. The cast was as follows: Aunt ..... . .................,................ Dorothy Symonds M other. .. ......... ..... ........,,..,......... C a tharine White Daughters ...... Dorothy White, Grace Schiarizza, Gwen Woodcock Page Forty-seven

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a Commencement Exercises On Friday afternoon, December 3, the annual Commencement Exercises of P.C.V.S. were held in the school Auditorium. The school orchestra, directed by Mr. A. J. Weames, played several greatly appreciated num- bers. Following the opening selection by the or- chestra, the chairman, Dr. G. Raymore Scott, made a brief address. The Academic Graduation diplomas were pre- sented by Mr. V. R. Henry, the Commercial and Special Commercial diplomas by Miss Thompson, and the Industrial Arts and Household Arts dip- lomas by Mr. Corneil. Mr. Adrian Macdonald, M.A., of the Normal School staff gave an inspiring and humorous address, in which he urged the gradua- ting classes to be broad-minded, decisive, happy, to have respect for themselves, to do something about their dreams, and to have the courage to take responsibility. The Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs under the direc- tion of Mr. M. B. Chenhall added much to the program. The girls sang two selections from Verdi's II Tr0i'at0re - Home to Our Mountains and The Nun's Chorus. The boys sang The Lost Chord and as an encore Hop, you Grasshopper, Hop. Mr. H. G. Walker of the Board of Education pre- sented the W. G. Morrow Scholarships to winners in the Vocational Department, after which the presentation of the Nicholls Scholarships to winners in the Academic Department, was made by Mr. K. J. Wightman B.A., I.P.S. In the abscence of Dr. F. C. Neal, Dr. Scott pre- sented the Neal Football Trophy to Haig Kelly, captain of the rugby team, for winning the C.O.S. S.A. Championship. The Ar Silver figures dancing on a black background, a rose and silver rising sun behind the orchestra, over- head festoons of the school colors, garnet and grey, and on the dance floor between five and six hundred lads and lassies stepping to the latest dance hits played by Eddie Stroud and his orchestra. On Wednesday evening, December the twenty- ninth, the twenty-seventh annual At Home of the Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School was held in the gynmasium with a record attendance of students and old boys and girls. Particular Commendation must be given to the decorating committee, working under the guidance of Miss Thompson, assisted by Edna Borland, whose untiring efforts converted the gymnasium into a veritable fairyland. Mary McPherson and Gerard Creighton were the recipients of the A. XVander Trophies, given each year to the senior athletic champions. A splendid valedictory address was read by Peter Demos speaking for all the graduates. Miss Thompson presented the Penmanship Prize to Violet Hobson, and Miss VVhite the French Prose Prizes, Upper School to Peter Demos, Middle School to Ronald Dick. The prizes for scholarship in Canadian History, donated by the Peter Robinson Chapter, l.O.D.E., were presented by Mrs. Alex. Sollitt, Regent of the Chapter, to jean Moore, Carlyle jacquith, and Eunice Armstrong. The climax of the program came when Dr. Kenner announced to an eagerly awaiting audience the names of the Princeps Alumna and Princeps Alum- nus. Wilda Saunders merited the honour of re- ceiving Mrs. Downey's prize while the Melville C. Robinson Memorial Prize, and the Principals Prize were bestowed upon Ronald Dick. An unexpected award was won by Haig Kelly who received a special prize from Dr. Kenner for his ideal sportsmanship. The Commencement Exercises concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Following the programme in the Auditorium, tea was served in the gymnasium to the parents and friends of the graduating classes. This tea was sponsored by the staFf. ln the evening the Annual Commencement Dance was held for the graduating classes and members of the third, fourth and fifth forms. Music was sup- plied by George Broadley. Supper was served toward the close of the even- ing. J. M. Home Supper was served at midnight by Messrs. Hooper Sz Sons. All too soon the strains of the Home Waltz echoed through the room, and students and graduates re- alized that once more the Christmas Dance was over. We wish to thank the patrons and patronesses: Dr. and Mrs. H. R. H. Kenner Dr. and Mrs. G. Raymore Scott Mr and Mrs. Wesley Brown Mr and Mrs. David R. Brown Mr and Mrs. W. A. Richardson Mr and Mrs. F. E. Johnston Mr and Mrs. Maurice Park Mr and Mrs. R. G. Corneil ..eg5,,.g,ag,.C.,,8a..g,,ggs.. EILEEN SCHOALES Page Forty-nine